Functional Test Engineer

Description

Company Description:

Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. More than that, we’re in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients. Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection. A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida.  For more information, please visit www.aspida.com or follow them on LinkedIn. 

Who We Are:

Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don’t let egos get in the way. They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That’s the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida.

Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that’s why we’re doing things differently than everyone else in our industry. We’re dedicated to developing data-driven tech solutions, providing amazing customer experiences, and applying an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. Our work ethic is built on three main tenets: Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun. If this sounds like the place for you, read on, and then apply at aspida.com/careers.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Functional Test Engineer with a strong focus on correspondence testing to join our dynamic Quality Assurance team. This role will play a key part in ensuring that all correspondence-related validations and communications meet our high standards for accuracy, compliance, and functionality. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of testing methodologies, excellent communication skills, and experience working with various correspondence formats (illustrations, New Business Forms, Policy Contract) in a testing environment. Knowledge of the insurance domain is a strong advantage, as you will be working with documents and communications critical to this industry. This position will work cross-functionally with stakeholders across Aspida departments as well as with offshore development and QA. This role reports to the QA Manager and is required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC headquarters.

What You Will Do:

· Correspondence Testing: Execute manual tests on various correspondence formats (Policy Contracts, illustrations, Statements) to ensure they meet business requirements, regulatory compliance, and formatting standards.

· Requirements Analysis: Review business requirements, user stories, and functional specifications to understand correspondence requirements and ensure testing coverage.

· Test Case Creation: Design and execute detailed test cases and test scripts to validate the accuracy, completeness, and correctness of correspondence documents and content.

· Defect Identification: Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues.

· Regression Testing: Perform regression testing to ensure previously working features are not impacted by new changes.

· Collaboration: Work closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand the expected outputs and validate the functionality of correspondence features.

· Documentation: Maintain detailed records of test results, issues found, and resolutions in a clear and organized manner.

· Compliance and Standards: Ensure all correspondence meets the necessary legal, compliance, and accessibility standards.

· Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvement by suggesting more efficient testing approaches, tools, and practices.

· Test Automation Collaboration: Work with automation engineers to identify reusable tests and contribute to crea